Appointment of DG, NIA and DG, SSB

New Delhi, September 18 :The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the following:
1. Appointment of Shri Y. C. Modi, IPS (AM:84), Additional Director, CBI as Director General, National Investigation Agency (NIA) for a period upto the date of his superannuation i.e. 31.05.2021, from the date of assumption of charge of the post or until further orders, whichever is earlier vice Shri Sharad Kunnar, IPS (HY: 79) (Retd.) on completion of his tenure on 30.10.2017.

The ACC has also approved the appointment of Shri Y. C. Modi as OSD in NIA with immediate effect, to ensure smooth takeover of responsibilities in NIA.

2. Appointment of Shri Rajni Kant Misra, IPS (UP:84), Additional DG, BSF as Director General, Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) for a period upto the date of his superannuation i.e. 31.08.2019, from the date of assumption of charge of the post or until further orders, whichever is earlier vice Smt. Archana Ramasundram, IPS (TN:80) on completion of her tenure on 30.09.2017.